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MadWorld

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MadWorld

Reviewed: 02 May 2026

Wii

Platinum Games · 2009

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

40 /100

MadWorld is a stylized brawler where players can develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but it contains extreme violence and mature language.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 27 · R 22
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

27

Risk (RIS)

22

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.60

MadWorld is a stylized brawler that can help players develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. The combat encourages some creative problem-solving within its given mechanics.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The game features extreme violence, gore, and mature language. The stylized nature of the violence could lead to trivialization of violent acts. There are also elements of sexual content and implied violence against defenseless targets.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is MadWorld safe for kids?

Ludograph gives MadWorld a rating of 40/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is MadWorld appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for MadWorld, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play MadWorld?

We don't publish a daily session budget for MadWorld: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of MadWorld?

The game features extreme violence, gore, and mature language. The stylized nature of the violence could lead to trivialization of violent acts. There are also elements of sexual content and implied violence against defenseless targets.